Essential Science

From May 31 to June 5, follow along as Black Birders Week highlights the experiences and expertise of Black scientists and naturalists.

Earth as captured from near the lunar horizon by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015.

Let's review why and how we've known for at least 2300 years that the Earth is round.

You're a quick chemistry lesson away from a better brew.

Defining it is more complicated than you think.

Let's break it down.

A theory in science is very different from a theory in everyday conversation.

As researchers work quickly to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus, let's take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

Let's try to wrap our heads around it.

You hear the term tossed about, but what does it really mean?

In 2014, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel summed up L.A.'s consensus on the subject: "It's comparable to Satanism." But what is it?

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The Science Behind Why the Earth Isn't Flat

How Long to Steep Your Tea, According to Science

What Is Death?

What Is a Calorie?

What Is a Scientific Theory?

How Are Vaccines Made?

What Is Infinity?

What Is a GMO?

What Is Gluten?